Through the sounds of sirens and clouds of pollution, it can be difficult to remember that cities are spaces made for people. Towering mountains, expansive forests, and rolling waves offer awe and respite, but their existence is not contingent upon ours. In his solo exhibition LOLO at Hashimoto Contemporary, the French artist Jean Jullien wonders if, despite being built by and for people, high-density apartment complexes and jammed subway cars are the best place for humans to live; And, if the alternatives of country living are as idyllic as they seem. With Jullien’s typical witty humor, this new series of paintings and site-specific drawings offer musings over the paradox between desiring a calm, peaceful life in the countryside while craving…